10 things to not buy Generic Brands of!

Last night on 3TV News they had a list of 10 things to not buy the generic form of. I thought it was interesting so I thought I would share!

First, Soda.  Advocates say it's almost impossible to duplicate a taste you probably grew up with, so go with your favorite name brands for sure.

Ketchup is on the list for the same reason. You can try to imitate, but you can't duplicate a name brand ketchup.

Makeup is on the list because apparently off-brands don't last as long.
You can't skimp on diet foods either. Low calorie food usually isn't as tasteful and the name brands have the taste thing down.

Cheese made the list because generic string cheese and sliced cheese were kind of mushy compared to name brand cheese.

Of course, beer is on the list. As all beer drinkers know, no two beers are the same.

The same goes for spaghetti sauce and salsa. Generic spaghetti sauce just doesn't have the flavor like name brands do and generic salsa is just too bland and doesn't pack any good flavor.

And rounding out the list of things not to buy generic, dish detergent. Cheaper brands don't have the cleaning power and you may have to use twice as much to get your dishes done.


I think that for the most part except maybe the beer we can get for FREE or Super Cheap using coupons. We would most likely pay less then what the generic would cost! I do have to say that the Kroger Vanilla Wafers do not taste like the originals at all! Good thing we can get the originals for $1.49 using coupons!!!!!